National HJHHShowcase 2016
General Information
Event:National Showcase of Champions
Date:Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 2016
Time:Friday
*Typically Solos
TBADoors open and check in begins
TBAPerformances begin
**All Friday performances TBA**
Saturday
**Doors open and check-in begin one hour prior to performances**
TBAPerformances begin
TBAAwards Ceremony
Address:The University of Houston
3750 Holman Street
Houston. TX 77204
Directions:See page 5
Team Check-In:**Friday, Team Check-In will be located at the Spectator Entrance of your first performance area.**
Saturday, Team check-in should be accessed through lobby of Cougar Place entrance to
TDECU Stadium.(South side of Stadium).
Team Admission: Dance Team members (which include: dancers, escorts, and managers), registered Directors and Assistants, will be given wrist bands and permitted to enter free of charge at the team check-in area. Escorts and managers must wear official uniform and must be present when team registers. Each team competing in team events will receive 3 complimentary passes available for pick-up at Team Check-in.
Bus Information:After dropping off all passengers, buses should park in the designated bus parking area in Lot 12A. Signs will aid in directing busses. Bus Parking is $30 per bus on Saturday.
Spectator Admissions, Entrances and Parking:
Spectator Admission: 2 Day Pass
$20.00 Adults (good for Friday and Saturday) 2 day pass only offered to adults.
Friday
$10.00 Adults (Friday only)/ $5.00 Senior Citizens & Children under ages 5-12(Friday only),children under 5 are free.
Saturday
$15.00 Adults / $10.00 Senior Citizens / $5.00 Children (ages 5-12) / Children under 5 are free.
Spectator Entrances:Performance Area 1: Hofheinz Basketball Arena: Entrance off of Holman Street.
Performance Area 2: Band Hall: TDECU Stadium Gate 1, band hall will be entered off of stadium concourse.
Parking Information:Spectators must park in the Stadium Parking Garage, Access via Holman Dr. and Visitor entrance. Garage Parking will be $10 for Saturday, Friday is free. Parking is prohibited at other U of H lots. Towing is enforced at all times. Bus parking is $30 per pus, therefore buses are advised to drop off and return to school or hotel locations.
Prop Information:Props may be unloaded and stored along the loading dock outside Hofheinz Pavilion (accessed by Cullen Blvd entrance to lot 15A) (approx. 10 ft. height clearance). For Band Hall Props, load through exterior band hall doors on east side of stadium. Email for further assistance. Please ensure that props are adequately padded so that the performance floor is not scratched or damaged.
Concessions:Available on site. (see separate attachment posted near event date)
Absolutely No food or drinks may be brought in from outside the building.
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National Showcase of Champions
The University of Houston
3750 Holman Street
Houston, TX 77204
Spectator Parking in Stadium Garage accessed from Holman Street
Spectators use visitor entrance
Team Parking lot 12A accessed Cougar Place Dr
Team Check-in at Cougar Place Entrance (signified by Red Awning)
Crowd Pleasers Event Entrances and Parking:
Spectators= Hofheinz: Holman Street Entrance
Spectators= Band Hall: TDECU Stadium Gate 1
Spectator Parking= Stadium Garage Visitor Entrance $10 (Sat.)
Team = Hofheinz: Holman Street Entrance
Team = Band Hall: TDECU Stadium Cougar Place Entrance (redawning)
Team Dressing Areas: TDECU Stadium Cougar Place Entrance (red awning)
Bus Parking= Lot 12A ($30 per bus, Sat.)
Prop Drop Off=Hofheinz: loading dock
Prop Drop Off= Band Hall: Band Hall entrance on east side of stadium
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From DFW Area
- Take I-45 South
- Take Exit for Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Holman St.
- Stadium Parking Garage will be on Left
From San Antonio Area
- Take I-10 East toward Houston
- Take Exit for I-45 South
- Take Exit for Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Holman St.
- Stadium Parking Garage will be on Left
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From Austin Area
- Take TX-290 S toward Houston
- Take I-10 East toward Downtown Houston
- Take Exit for I-45 South
- Take Exit for Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Cullen Blvd.
- Turn Right onto Holman St.
- Stadium Parking Garage will be on Left
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National Showcase Performance Area Information
Performance Area I:
Performance Area:The Hofheinz Pavilion
Sound Area:Back leftcorner of gym. (judge’s perspective)
Music drop-off:Director or head officer will need to drop off at sound table prior to performance.
Judges Area:Near the top row and center of bleachers, lower deck.
Performers Entrance:Left Side of Hofheinz, through Garrison Gym Glass Doors
Entrance/Exit:Left Side of gym. (judge’s perspective)
Prop Entrance:Left side of gym (judge’s perspective)
Floor Surface:Wood floor / regulation basketball and volleyball markings.
Results:Awards ceremony will follow solo finals. Evaluation packets will be available
for pick up following the awards ceremony at theHoffeinz concessions table.
Performance Area II:
Performance Area:Band Hall(located)
Sound Area:Left of performance area. (judge’s perspective)
Music drop-off:Director or head officer will need to drop off at sound table prior to performance.
Judges Area:On floor in center between sections of seating in Hall.
Performers Entrance:The TDECU Stadium (glass doors to left of ticket center
Entrance/Exit floorLeft side of Hall. (judge’s perspective)
Floor Surface:Smooth Linoleum Flooror Marley Floor
Solo Finals: Will be announced in alphabetical performance order shortly after the last solo performance. You will have 10 min. to prepare for finals, which will be
held in Main Arena.
Results:Awards ceremony will follow solo finals. Evaluation packets will be available
for pick up following the awards ceremony.
Practice Area:Team: Band Hall Practice Room (located inside the band hall)
Solos/Officer/Ensembles: Band Hall (equipment room?)
PERFORMANCE AREA I – Main Arena
SSpectator SeatingSpectator Seating
PERFORMANCE AREA II –Band Hall
Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
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